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DeJohn Garrett

Case from Chicago, IL dated Dec 11, 2024

Victim Details

DeJohn Garrett

Male

Black / African American

Chicago

IL

2024-12-11

17

DeJohn

Garrett

07/08/2026

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On December 11, 2024, 17-year-old DeJohn Garrett was fatally shot in an alley in the South Chicago neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and authorities responded promptly to the scene. Despite efforts to save him, Garrett was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators have been working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding Garrett's death. As of now, there have been no public reports of arrests or identification of ...
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